Controller

The Corporate Controller oversees all accounting and payroll operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across accounting, financial reporting, audits, risk management, and compliance, and partners closely with executive leadership to support business decision-making and organizational scalability. Job Duties Direct and oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and tax. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements and consolidated reporting across multiple entities. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and robust internal control frameworks (including SOX/JSOX, as applicable) to safeguard company assets. Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and applicable federal, state, local, and healthcare-specific requirements. Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, coordinating audit activities and ensuring timely completion. Partner with tax advisors to support income tax, sales/use tax, and regulatory filings. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and healthcare regulations. Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions, including acquisitions, leases, and intercompany activity. Support M&A activities through accounting due diligence, integration planning, and migration of acquired entities into the company’s financial systems. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; Master’s degree preferred. CPA required. 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership or controllership responsibility. Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience (audit), preferably with a large firm. Minimum 5 years of industry experience in a controller or senior accounting leadership role. Experience in healthcare services or other highly regulated, multi-entity environments preferred. Proven experience supporting GAAP-compliant financial reporting and internal controls (SOX/JSOX). Experience managing payroll systems and compliance within healthcare settings. Experience leading accounting in multi-site operations and fast-paced, M&A-driven environments. Hands-on experience with financial ERP systems; Microsoft Great Plains and Management Reporter preferred. Leadership Responsibilities Expert knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and audit requirements. Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management. Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proven hands-on leader with the ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. High integrity, strong business acumen, and ability to lead by example in a dynamic environment. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without prior notice.